GA Non Teaching: MARCOMM- Graphic Design Assistant

Job Title
GA Non Teaching: MARCOMM- Graphic Design Assistant

Agency
East Texas A&M University

Department
Marketing Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Commerce, Texas

Job Type
Graduate Assistant

Job Description
Graphic Design Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching

preferred qualification: building templates, brand kits and user support projects in Canva.

Job Description

Graphic Design Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching, under direction, assists with the conceptualization, planning, design, and delivery of a wide range of design projects that support and advance efforts to fulfill the mission of the Office of Marketing and Communications and the university. Projects include designing artwork for multimedia and digital marketing. The Graphic Design Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching, provides technical skills, performs complex graphic design, and assists with the timely delivery of professional-level work that meets university standards and adheres to the official branding guidelines.

SALARY : $15.00 hour X 20 hours a week.

Duties & Responsibilities
Creates graphic design solutions for university marketing, branding and identity purposes
Works closely and collaboratively with the Manager of Creative Design, Graphic Designer and campus partners on multi-channel marketing and media projects, including:

Designing Canva templates for campus partners
Processing brand approval requests from campus partners

Protects and promotes the university's brand through professional-level graphic designs
Helps ensure the proper use of the university's name, logos, and images for both internal stakeholders and external vendors before production or publication
Works with team members to implement design modifications
Researches and implements design and development best practices
Helps maintain archived materials and documents
Stays current on trends and technology in the graphic design and marketing fields
Utilizes Teamwork, a cloud-based project management system, to track project statuses and communications
Cultivates positive working relationships with coworkers and campus partners and maintains customer satisfaction
This job description shall include, but is not limited to, the above duties. The position may require temporarily performing other duties as assigned to maintain operations and services.
Minimum Requirements

Education: Currently enrolled in a BFA or MFA program in Visual Communication or related discipline at East Texas A&M
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Strong foundational knowledge of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing priorities and deadlines
Detail oriented
Ability to:

Multitask and work cooperatively and professionally with others in a fast-paced environment to ensure the timely completion of projects
Work within a project management system and meet deadlines

Licensing/Professional Certifications: None
Physical Requirements: None
Other Requirements: Portfolio required. Please submit a link to your online portfolio or a PDF with 5-10 samples.
Preferred Education / Skills / Experience

MFA candidate or upper-level BFA student
Experience working within established brand guidelines
Familiarity with accessibility standards in design (WCAG)
Knowledge of print production, prepress and file preparation
Prior internship or client-based design experience
Experience working in the Teamwork project management system or a similar system
Ability to design user support materials in Canva, including templates and brand identity kits

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.